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Former U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to launch his own coin, which is set to take place on Wednesday. While some people speculated that it might be a cryptocurrency, Trump’s project is more of a traditional product than a digital asset.

 
New Coin to Support Presidential Campaign
Donald Trump, who is running for the presidency of the United States again, announced the launch of a new coin to raise funds for his election campaign. The project, titled "Silver Medallion First Edition President Trump," aims to distribute physical silver to Americans who support his political vision and want to see him back in office. Although many of his supporters expected Trump to release a cryptocurrency, this new coin is something entirely different.
 Launch of Limited Edition Coin
Trump announced that the coin will be sold for $100 each through the website RealTrumpCoins.com. The coin will be made of 99.9% pure silver and will only be available in a limited edition. One side of the coin will feature Donald Trump’s likeness, while the other side will display the White House accompanied by the phrase "In God We Trust."
 This coin is expected to be one of several activities that Trump undertakes to secure the necessary funding for his campaign ahead of the upcoming presidential elections in the U.S. The coin comes at a time when Trump is actively seeking new ways to bolster his campaign and ensure he has the resources he needs. He stated that this silver coin is the "ONLY OFFICIAL coin" he has designed and that was minted in the U.S. under his leadership.
 Cryptocurrency Expectations Unfulfilled
In recent months, several meme coins featuring themes related to Donald Trump have appeared in the market, capitalizing on his popularity. However, Trump has distanced himself from these unofficial tokens and emphasized during the introduction of his silver coin that:
"I’ve seen a lot of coins using my beautiful face, but they’re not official. RealTrumpCoin.com is the only place to purchase the official Trump coin."
 At first glance, Trump’s announcement of a new official coin might seem related to cryptocurrency, as many of his fans have been expecting him to introduce a digital asset. For instance, last week, 84% of bettors on the Polymarket platform believed that Trump would come out with his own cryptocurrency. This anticipation was fueled by the launch of the World Liberty Financial project, which was speculated to potentially include an official Trump cryptocurrency.
 World Liberty Financial and the True Purpose of the Coin
The World Liberty Financial project does contain a token called WLFI, but this token lacks the key characteristics of a classic cryptocurrency as many had envisioned. Although WLFI has been presented as a type of digital asset, it is not the classic cryptocurrency that Trump fans hoped for. While speculation continues regarding whether Trump will eventually come up with his own cryptocurrency project, the silver coin remains his current official product and focuses more on traditional investment in precious metals.
Thus, Trump continues to favor physical, tangible assets rather than joining the wave of digital assets that currently dominate the financial world.
Trump's fondness for cryptocurrencies.
Donald Trump also commented on the Fatty token before the presidential campaign. #Fatty caught Trump's attention because one of the characters in the game mimics Donald Trump, and they are also counting on Don's participation in their new video clip. The first episode featured UFC Champion Jiří Procházka and world-famous beauty contest winners. Fatty.io is still in presale, and it is expected to be one of the best launches of this period.
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Speculation over whether Donald Trump will complete his final term in office is gaining momentum once again. On prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi, the probability that the U.S. president leaves the White House before 2027 has climbed above 16%—and continues to rise.

Greenland Controversy Sparks a New Political Storm
The latest wave of criticism was triggered by Trump’s repeated remarks about Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark and a strategically important region rich in natural resources. Trump has suggested that the United States “will get Greenland one way or another,” refusing to rule out the use of military force. These statements have provoked sharp reactions both in Europe and among Democrats in the United States.
Liberal Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts has therefore called on Vice President J. D. Vance and members of the cabinet to consider invoking the 25th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution—a provision that allows a president to be declared unfit to carry out the duties of office.

Letters, the Nobel Prize, and Escalating Rhetoric
According to reporting by The New York Times, Trump allegedly told European officials in private correspondence that he had been unfairly denied the Nobel Peace Prize, despite what he described as his “noble efforts” regarding Greenland. In a message to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Trump reportedly suggested that since the prize was not awarded to him, he no longer feels obligated to “think about peace.”
On his Truth Social platform, Trump also accused Denmark of failing for decades to counter Russian influence in Greenland, claiming that NATO has been warning Copenhagen about this threat for more than 20 years.

Health Concerns and Calls for Congressional Review
The debate intensified further due to questions surrounding the president’s health. Cardiologist Jonathan Reiner—who previously treated former Vice President Dick Cheney and now serves as a medical analyst for CNN—called for a formal congressional investigation into Trump’s fitness for office. Reiner challenged Trump’s statements to The Wall Street Journal about taking aspirin “to thin the blood,” describing the claim as medically inaccurate.
Criticism escalated when Arizona Representative Yassamin Ansari declared that the U.S. president is severely mentally unfit and poses a danger to Americans, urging immediate use of the 25th Amendment.

Impeachment Pressure vs. Congressional Reality
Despite growing pressure from progressive Democrats, the prospects for impeachment remain limited. Republicans currently hold a majority in Congress, making both impeachment and activation of the 25th Amendment highly unlikely without bipartisan support.
Former Democratic House campaign chair Cheri Bustos told ABC News that repeated impeachment efforts risk distracting lawmakers from voters’ everyday concerns. Even if impeachment articles passed the House, she argued, the Senate would almost certainly block removal.
The House of Representatives has already rejected two impeachment attempts led by Texas Congressman Al Green. In June, 128 Democrats joined Republicans to block another effort based on U.S. strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities conducted without congressional approval.

An Uncertain Road Ahead
Debate over Trump’s fitness for office, foreign policy decisions, and health concerns remains unresolved. While prediction markets suggest growing doubts, the political reality in Washington still favors Trump completing his term. Whether future actions—domestic or international—will shift that balance remains an open question.

#DonaldTrump , #USPolitics , #USGovernment , #whitehouse , #worldnews

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After years of tension between US regulators and the crypto industry, a significant turning point is emerging in Washington. SEC Chair Paul Atkins has confirmed that the long-anticipated Digital Asset Market Structure Clarity Act of 2025 is ready to be submitted to the US president.
If passed in its current form, the legislation would not merely act as a short-term market catalyst. Instead, it could shape the evolution of cryptocurrencies for the next decade and finally put an end to the regulatory uncertainty that has hindered innovation and institutional adoption.

The End of the SEC–CFTC Turf War
One of the most important developments highlighted by Atkins is the shift in the relationship between the two key US regulators. The SEC and the CFTC are no longer competing for control over the crypto market but are now actively cooperating to align their regulatory frameworks.
This jurisdictional conflict has long been one of the biggest obstacles facing the crypto industry. Projects, exchanges, and investors often had no clarity on whether securities or commodities laws applied to them, sometimes facing retroactive enforcement actions as a result.
The new legislation aims to resolve this issue once and for all.

Clear Division of Regulatory Responsibilities
The proposed law introduces a clear and structured allocation of oversight:
The CFTC would supervise digital commodities such as Bitcoin and other decentralized assetsThe SEC would retain authority over investment tokens, particularly during early-stage fundraising and issuance
A key innovation in the bill is the introduction of a so-called “maturity clause.” Once a blockchain network becomes sufficiently decentralized and operationally stable, its token could transition out of SEC oversight and instead fall under the jurisdiction of the CFTC.
This mechanism could finally end the endless cycle of enforcement actions that have previously stifled innovation in the US crypto sector.

Why Hasn’t the Market Reacted Yet?
Despite the importance of this regulatory breakthrough, crypto markets remain under pressure. According to CoinMarketCap data, total crypto market capitalization has fallen to approximately $3.08 trillion, representing a decline of nearly 2% over the past 24 hours.
However, this move is largely driven by macroeconomic factors rather than regulation. New trade tariffs announced by Donald Trump have raised concerns about tightening global liquidity, pushing investors away from risk assets such as Bitcoin and altcoins.
As a result, regulatory reform remains a structural positive, with its full impact likely to be felt over a longer time horizon.

More Than Just Crypto Trading
The legislation goes beyond exchanges and token markets. It also lays the legal foundation for the tokenization of real-world assets, including:
BondsInvestment fundsStablecoinsOther financial instruments
This framework is critical for enabling traditional financial institutions to migrate onto blockchain infrastructure. Clear legal standards reduce compliance risks and allow firms to focus on building scalable systems rather than navigating regulatory gray areas.

A Shift in Tone Under Trump
Under former SEC Chair Gary Gensler, crypto regulation was largely enforcement-driven. With Donald Trump back in office, the tone in Washington has noticeably shifted.
Gensler’s departure opened the door to greater cooperation between regulators and the crypto industry. That said, experts caution that while progress is evident, meaningful gaps in clarity remain, and the final structure of the law will be decisive.

Toward an Institutional “Spring” for Crypto
The alignment between the SEC and CFTC marks the end of years of jurisdictional uncertainty. If lawmakers successfully resolve the remaining issues, 2026 could signal the end of crypto’s regulatory winter in the US and the beginning of a new phase of institutional growth.
As one comment on X summarized the situation:
“This level of clarity has been missing from crypto for years.”

#SEC , #CFTC , #CryptoRegulation , #blockchain , #crypto

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The United States is seeking to calm European partners after speculation emerged about a potential multi-trillion-dollar financial shock linked to rising trade tensions over Greenland. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged European governments not to react hastily to tariffs that President Donald Trump has threatened to impose.
Bessent stressed that Europe should wait and avoid escalating the situation. Trump has previously announced plans to impose tariffs of up to 25% on several European countries as part of the dispute over Greenland, which remains an autonomous territory under Danish sovereignty. According to the US administration, any retaliatory measures could have negative consequences for global financial markets.
In his remarks, the Treasury Secretary pointed to last year’s trade dispute between the United States and China as an example Europe should avoid. He warned that politically driven responses could trigger further market declines at a time when investors are already highly sensitive to geopolitical risk.
“We’re seeing the same kind of hysteria we saw in early April. There was panic,” Bessent told reporters. “I encourage everyone to pause, take a deep breath, and let this play out. The worst thing countries can do is escalate against the United States.”
Bessent argued that the current situation differs from conventional trade disputes. According to him, Trump is simply insisting that existing trade agreements be respected, as those agreements provide stability and predictability for all parties involved.

Treasury Pushes Back Against Debt Sell-Off Fears
The Treasury Secretary also strongly rejected claims that European countries might respond by selling US government debt. He labeled such predictions a “completely fabricated story” that lacks economic logic.
Bessent criticized media outlets for what he described as exaggerated coverage of a recent Deutsche Bank report, calling the narrative surrounding it hysterical. “I think it’s an entirely false story. It defies logic, and I couldn’t disagree with it more,” he said.
The issue is particularly sensitive given that US federal debt exceeds $38 trillion and the country recorded a budget deficit of $1.78 trillion in 2025. If major foreign investors were to stop buying US Treasuries, borrowing costs would rise sharply and the value of existing debt holdings would fall.
Bessent was responding to research published by Deutsche Bank economist George Saravelos, who highlighted Europe’s strong financial position relative to the United States. Saravelos noted that Europe not only has a stake in Greenland but also holds a significant share of US financial assets.
According to Saravelos, European countries own approximately $8 trillion worth of US government bonds and equities—nearly twice as much as the rest of the world combined. He questioned why Europe would continue to support US financing on such a scale if economic stability between Western partners were seriously undermined.
The US Treasury, however, maintains that US government debt is still viewed globally as a risk-free asset and that European governments have no incentive to offload their holdings.

European Union Signals a United Response
Scott Bessent is part of the largest US delegation ever sent to Davos. President Trump is scheduled to address the forum on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described Trump’s economic threats related to Greenland as a mistake that undermines the trade agreement reached between the EU and the United States last year.
“The European Union and the United States agreed on a trade framework last July,” von der Leyen said in her speech. “In politics, as in business, an agreement is an agreement. When partners shake hands, it must mean something.”
She added that the EU’s response would be firm, unified, and measured, though she did not outline specific countermeasures.
European leaders held emergency talks over the weekend, during which they discussed reviving plans to impose tariffs on US goods worth approximately £81 billion. These measures had been suspended following last summer’s trade deal with the Trump administration.
France has already called for the EU to activate its anti-coercion instrument, which could target not only trade flows but also foreign investments and financial markets. EU leaders are set to meet in Brussels on Thursday for an extraordinary summit to discuss potential responses.

Economic Impact Limited, Political Risks Far Greater
Neil Shearing of Capital Economics noted that raising tariffs from 10% to 25% would likely reduce GDP in affected NATO countries by 0.1 to 0.3 percentage points and push US inflation higher by 0.1 to 0.2 points. However, he warned that the broader consequences would be political rather than economic.
“The political fallout would be far greater than the economic one,” Shearing said. He cautioned that any attempt by the United States to seize Greenland through force or coercion could cause lasting damage to NATO.
European officials have repeatedly stated that Greenland’s independence is a red line that will not be crossed. The Trump administration, however, has shown no sign of backing down.

#USPolitics , #TradeWar , #TrumpTariffs , #Geopolitics , #worldnews

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Portuguese authorities have moved to restrict access to the prediction platform Polymarket just days after the dramatic first round of the country’s presidential elections. The intervention comes at a time when the platform recorded exceptionally high trading volumes linked directly to the election outcome. Regulators have also indicated that restrictions could soon extend to other areas of Polymarket’s operations.
As a result, Polymarket now finds itself operating outside the legal framework of the Portuguese market, potentially pushing local users to seek alternative ways to access prediction markets. The national gambling regulator rejected the platform’s argument that Polymarket functions as an investment or trading tool rather than a form of betting.
The regulator issued an order requiring Polymarket to halt all operations in Portugal within 48 hours. This move mirrors a recent decision by France, which restricted the platform after a local user gained notoriety for accurately predicting the outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
Before Portugal, both Ukraine and Romania had already taken steps to limit Polymarket’s operations. The latest action reinforces the growing scrutiny faced by prediction platforms, which are increasingly being classified by regulators as gambling services.
The decision followed shortly after the first round of Portugal’s presidential election, a highly polarized contest that brought António José Seguro and André Ventura to the forefront.

Regulatory Action Follows a Surge in Platform Popularity
As in France, Portuguese regulators intervened precisely as Polymarket was gaining rapid traction among local users. The trigger for the crackdown was the high-volume prediction markets centered on the presidential election.
The platform has faced criticism due to the widespread dissemination of its data on social media. Some observers argue that publicly visible election forecasts may influence voter behavior and compromise the neutrality of the electoral process. Regulators therefore emphasized that Polymarket does not hold a gambling license and that political betting is prohibited under Portuguese law.
Beyond its financial function, Polymarket is widely used as a real-time sentiment indicator. Political markets are among the platform’s most liquid and active, attracting both speculators and analysts. However, this transparency and instant feedback may paradoxically influence election dynamics themselves.

Second Round Remains Under Close Watch
Despite regulatory pressure, Polymarket continues to be closely monitored as new prediction markets have emerged for the second round of Portugal’s presidential election, scheduled for February 8.
Trading volume on the market predicting the eventual winner has already surpassed $121 million, with António José Seguro currently listed as the frontrunner. Market activity continues to accelerate, even as authorities retain the option to block access for local traders at any moment.

According to Portuguese media reports, regulatory oversight intensified after Polymarket traded approximately $4 million in positions shortly before the official announcement of first-round results.
“The website is not authorized to offer betting services in Portugal, and under national law, betting on political events—whether domestic or international—is prohibited,” the gambling regulator SRIJ stated.
The regulator also acknowledged that it became aware of Polymarket’s activities only recently and raised concerns about potential insider trading and the misuse of exit poll data.
Although Polymarket remained accessible in Portugal as of Monday—via cryptocurrency wallets or technical workarounds—the regulatory action once again raises broader questions about how prediction markets will be treated going forward and whether they will continue to be classified as gambling platforms.

#Polymarket , #Portugal , #Polymarket , #blockchain , #CryptoNews

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Strategy, the company led by Michael Saylor and formerly known as MicroStrategy, has once again pushed the boundaries of corporate Bitcoin accumulation. The firm announced another weekly Bitcoin purchase, officially surpassing the historic milestone of 700,000 BTC held. The move comes at a sensitive moment as the crypto market braces for a potential ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court on tariffs proposed by former President Donald Trump.

Strategy Acquires 22,305 BTC for $2.13 Billion
According to a recent filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Strategy acquired 22,305 BTC for a total of $2.13 billion, at an average purchase price of $95,284 per Bitcoin.
The company now holds 709,715 BTC, acquired for a cumulative $53.92 billion, with an average purchase price of $75,979 per BTC. With this move, Strategy has firmly cemented its position as the largest corporate Bitcoin treasury in the world, with no close rival among publicly traded companies.
The latest acquisition was financed through the sale of shares across three equity offerings:
$1.8 billion raised from MSTR shares$294 million from STRC shares$3.4 million from STRK shares

“₿igger Orange”: Saylor Signals the Move in Advance
Michael Saylor had already hinted at another major purchase on Sunday. In his customary weekly post on X, he shared Strategy’s Bitcoin portfolio tracker alongside the caption “₿igger Orange”, a phrase widely interpreted by the community as signaling a larger-than-usual acquisition.
That interpretation proved correct. The latest purchase significantly exceeded the one made two weeks earlier, when Strategy acquired 13,627 BTC for $1.25 billion.

Bitcoin and MSTR Shares Under Pressure Amid Tariff Concerns
The announcement came as Bitcoin pulled back from its yearly highs above $97,000, briefly dipping as low as $90,500. The market reacted to renewed concerns over Trump’s proposed tariffs, which could affect France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Finland, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, with potential implementation as early as February 1.
The Bitcoin pullback also weighed on Strategy’s stock. MSTR shares fell in pre-market trading to around $165, nearly 5% lower than the previous week’s close of $173. Despite the decline, the stock remains up more than 12% year-to-date, marking a notable recovery after a weak finish to 2025.

Institutional Confidence Remains Strong
Despite short-term volatility, institutional confidence in Strategy remains intact. Some market analysts believe MSTR shares could climb back above $200 in the near term, confirming that the stock has already formed a price bottom.
Major institutional players continue to build exposure:
Vanguard Group, via its Value Index Fund, disclosed an additional $200 million investmentVanEck has also identified itself as one of Strategy’s key long-term shareholders
Volatility Ahead as Supreme Court Decision Looms
Bitcoin and Strategy shares could soon experience heightened volatility. The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to issue an opinion today regarding Trump’s tariff case, and a final ruling remains a real possibility.
Combined with Michael Saylor’s aggressive accumulation strategy, the market is entering a decisive phase that could significantly influence Bitcoin’s price trajectory and overall investor sentiment in the days ahead.

#BTC , #bitcoin , #strategy , #MichaelSaylor , #TRUMP

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Bitcoin has entered a period of price consolidation as macroeconomic uncertainty eases ahead of Donald Trump’s anticipated speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Market behavior is now driven less by sentiment and headlines and more by structural price dynamics and the gradual cooling of trade-related risks. While media pressure has subsided, investors remain cautious, grounding their decisions in market structure rather than speculative narratives.

Cooling Trade Tensions Create a More Supportive Environment
Bitcoin is currently trading against a more constructive macroeconomic backdrop. Signals suggesting a softening of tensions surrounding Trump’s tariff agenda have reduced the short-term risk of sharp sell-offs across global markets.
This shift is significant for BTC. Previous tariff-related headlines triggered defensive positioning, accelerated volatility, and disrupted market structure. As those pressures fade, forced selling has slowed, allowing Bitcoin to stabilize rather than continue falling. Trump’s upcoming Davos speech could therefore act as a catalyst in either direction rather than a one-sided bullish trigger.
Importantly, this does not automatically signal a renewed uptrend. Instead, it improves the environment in which market structure can strengthen organically. Reduced macro stress allows participants to engage more selectively with key support levels instead of reacting impulsively to news flow.

Key Price Levels Shape Bitcoin’s Direction
Analyst Ted Pillows views the current phase as a structural reset rather than a trend failure. According to his assessment, Bitcoin’s drop below the $92,000 level shifted that zone from support into short-term resistance, redefining the market’s operating range.
Attention has now turned to the $90,000 area, which functions as a critical stabilization zone. As long as price holds above this level, the market is likely to remain rotational rather than impulsive.
This interpretation aligns with volatility behavior. After losing $92,000, Bitcoin’s price decelerated instead of accelerating lower—suggesting absorption rather than distribution. While some analysts still warn of a potential deeper correction toward $62,000, current price action supports consolidation rather than a breakdown.
If BTC continues to stabilize above $90,000, Ted’s framework suggests a possible return toward $92,000, which would flip prior resistance back into support and reopen the door to short-term bullish continuation.

Bitcoin Builds Around Rising Support
Bitcoin continues to trade along a rising trendline that has produced higher lows since mid-December. At the time of writing, BTC is trading around $90,960, with ascending support aligning closely with a horizontal demand zone.
This confluence explains why price has not broken lower. Buyers are responding to support levels in a measured way rather than chasing momentum.
Bollinger Bands provide further context. Bitcoin has slipped below the midline near $92,500, reflecting cooling momentum after the recent pullback. However, price remains well above the lower band around $87,950, indicating that volatility remains contained.
Momentum indicators reinforce this view. Stochastic RSI readings are in oversold territory, a condition that typically weakens selling pressure and supports price stabilization.
If current support holds, Bitcoin could rotate back toward the Bollinger midline and potentially challenge the resistance zone between $92,500 and $95,600. This structure maintains a constructive long-term outlook, with price compression acting as a base-building phase rather than a bearish signal.

Summary
Bitcoin continues to respond more to structural dynamics than to headlines. Stabilization above rising support suggests absorption and controlled positioning rather than panic-driven selling.
Holding above $90,000 preserves structural integrity, while a reclaim of $92,000 would support bullish continuation and renewed upward momentum. Until then, consolidation appears to be a pause within the trend rather than a sign of weakness.

#TRUMP , #BTC , #CryptoMarkets , #CryptoAnalysis , #TradeWar

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A public dispute between Elon Musk and the chief executive of Europe’s largest low-cost airline has taken an unexpected turn. During the second week of a heated verbal exchange, the tech billionaire hinted that he could consider acquiring the airline—after its CEO publicly insulted him during an online confrontation.
On Monday, Musk turned to users on X with a poll asking whether he should buy Ryanair and “restore Ryan as its rightful ruler.” Shortly before that, he publicly asked how much the airline would cost and once again suggested that the company should part ways with its long-time leader, Michael O’Leary, who has run Ryanair almost since its founding.

A Starlink Dispute Ignites the Conflict
The clash began last week after O’Leary rejected the idea of installing SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet system on Ryanair aircraft. He cited concerns over the added weight of the antenna, higher fuel consumption, and potential negative effects on aerodynamics.
Musk responded by saying O’Leary did not understand the technology. The airline chief fired back, dismissing Musk as “an idiot—very rich, but still an idiot.” Musk escalated the exchange, calling O’Leary a “complete idiot” who, in his view, should lose his job.

Two Hard-Charging Leaders From Different Worlds
Both men are known for taking bold risks and speaking their minds. Over more than three decades, O’Leary transformed Ryanair from a small regional carrier into Europe’s largest low-cost airline. The company’s shares rose 55% last year, earning him substantial bonuses—including a potential €100 million payout in 2028 if performance targets are met.
Musk, meanwhile, has built Tesla into a dominant force in electric vehicles and reshaped the space industry through SpaceX. Despite O’Leary’s success, his personal wealth remains far below Musk’s.
Ryanair shares climbed 2.3% following the comments. The airline’s market capitalization stands at around €30 billion, roughly three times that of Germany’s Lufthansa Group.

Echoes of the Twitter Acquisition
Musk’s remarks revived memories of his once-joking comments about buying Twitter. In 2017, he casually asked how much the platform would cost after a journalist praised it. Years later, that joke became reality—Musk paid $44 billion to acquire Twitter and subsequently dismissed most of its senior leadership.
This time, his question—“How much would it cost to buy you?”—has again caught market attention. Whether it represents genuine interest or another provocation remains unclear.

Buying an Airline Is Far More Complex
Acquiring an airline is significantly more complicated than purchasing a technology company. The sector is heavily regulated, and many countries strictly limit how much of a national carrier can be owned by foreign investors.
Recent examples highlight these challenges. Airline group IAG abandoned plans to acquire Air Europa last year, while other proposed airline mergers have failed due to regulatory resistance.
Still, Musk is known for testing boundaries—whether by polling users about Dogecoin adoption at Tesla, selling large portions of his own shares, or reshaping corporate leadership. Whether his comments about Ryanair are merely another social-media episode or the beginning of a real takeover attempt remains to be seen in the weeks ahead.

#ElonMusk , #technews , #Tesla , #worldnews , #Dogecoin‬⁩

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The popular Solana-based crypto platform Pump.fun has announced the launch of a new investment division called Pump Fund. The initiative is designed to finance and support startups over the long term, offering an alternative approach to traditional venture capital within the platform’s growing ecosystem.
At the same time, Pump.fun introduced its new Build in Public hackathon, backed by a total allocation of $3 million. The move signals the company’s ambition to actively cultivate a startup ecosystem and support projects from their earliest stages.

Build in Public Hackathon to Distribute Millions in Funding
The first major initiative under Pump Fund is the BiP Hackathon, which aims to fund 12 selected projects. Each project can receive $250,000, bringing the total potential funding to $10 million.
In addition to capital, Pump.fun will provide mentorship, product-building support, and access to the platform’s community. The company highlights that the hackathon is unique due to its token-based funding model, where success is determined by market participation rather than venture capital approval.
Users on the platform can support projects early by participating at the start of their lifecycle—allowing the market itself to decide which ideas deserve backing.
“This framework creates a new path for founders who might otherwise never gain access to capital, and a new way for early supporters to engage from day one of a project’s lifecycle.”

— Alon, Co-founder of Pump.fun

Clear Requirements: Token Launch, Transparency, and Building in Public
Participation in both the hackathon and the investment program comes with clear requirements. Teams must:
🔹 Build a project and launch a token on Pump.fun

🔹 Retain at least 10% of the token supply

🔹 Build publicly with full transparency
Pump.fun places strong emphasis on open communication. Teams are expected to share frequent updates via X, open community chats, or live streams directly on Pump.fun. Key milestones, releases, and development progress should be communicated openly.
The company openly states a strong preference for teams that build in public—projects that are transparent about who they are, what they are building, and how progress is unfolding.

Not Limited to Crypto-Only Projects
Notably, Pump.fun is not restricting participation to purely crypto-related projects. The platform welcomes ideas across different industries, maturity levels, and popularity ranges. According to the company, long-term viability and execution ability matter more than the sector itself.

Timeline and Winner Selection
Project registrations and token launches began on January 19, 2026. Teams must submit an application along with a short introductory video. The hackathon runs for four weeks, with the first winners announced on February 18, 2026.
Pump.fun emphasized that winners will not be chosen based on hype, marketing, or social reach, but on long-term project potential. The company wants to see teams that ship quickly, test ideas in real time, and communicate openly with their audience.

An Alternative to Traditional Venture Capital
According to Pump.fun, many strong ideas in the crypto industry never get a chance to exist because they fail to pass traditional investor gatekeeping. This initiative is designed to remove that barrier.
The goal is to enable creators to experiment openly, secure funding directly from the market, and grow organically, without waiting for approval from centralized decision-makers. Pump.fun also acknowledges that some projects may require more time to gain traction—which is why strong teams may continue to receive support even after the hackathon ends.
With Pump Fund, Pump.fun makes it clear that it aims to be more than just a launchpad. Its ambition is to become a true startup incubator, where success is determined by community engagement and real market demand.

#pumpfun , #solana , #Web3 , #blockchain , #defi

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Georgia has recently emerged as one of the fastest-growing crypto mining hubs in the region. The main drivers behind this boom are low electricity prices, a relatively friendly regulatory environment, and rising interest in digital assets. According to official data, crypto miners now consume roughly 5% of the country’s total electricity production.

Miners’ Power Consumption Nearly Doubles
Local media report a record surge in electricity usage by crypto-focused data centers. Business Georgia notes that large-scale computing facilities—primarily located in the free economic zones of Tbilisi and Kutaisi—have sharply increased their power consumption.
Companies engaged in crypto mining tripled their output in 2025, a development directly reflected in higher energy demand. Data from Georgia’s National Energy and Water Supply Regulatory Commission (GNERC) shows that between January and November 2025, these businesses consumed 675 million kWh, accounting for about 5% of the nation’s total electricity use.
Regional estimates suggest this represents an almost 80% year-over-year increase, underscoring the extraordinary pace of expansion in the sector.

Why Georgia Attracts Crypto Miners
Analysts attribute the rapid growth to several key factors:
🔹 Strong appreciation of digital assets in 2025

🔹 Low and stable electricity prices

🔹 Legalization and clearer regulation of mining

🔹 A high share of renewable energy sources
Bitcoin reached a new all-time high above $126,000 in October, significantly improving mining profitability. Combined with cheap power and regulatory clarity, this environment has attracted major players, including mining giant Bitfury, which has long operated facilities in Georgia.

Who Uses the Most Electricity
The largest power consumer among data centers is AITEC Solution, which used 403 million kWh at its Gldani facility in Tbilisi. The site previously hosted Bitfury operations.
Second place goes to Texprint Corporation, operating in the Kutaisi Free Economic Zone, with 135 million kWh consumed. Third is TFZ Service LLC at 104 million kWh. While TFZ Service does not mine crypto directly, it supplies electricity to mining firms operating in Tbilisi’s industrial zone.
Rounding out the top five are ITLab (24.6 million kWh) and Data Hub (7.2 million kWh).

Rising Energy Demand Creates Regional Pressure
Georgia has maintained a favorable tax regime for crypto activities since 2019, allowing both companies and individuals to mine. Legislation adopted in 2023 increased oversight, but the country has so far managed rising demand—largely because up to 80% of domestic electricity production comes from hydropower.
Elsewhere in the former Soviet region, however, rapid mining growth has led to energy shortages, prompting tougher government responses:
🔹 Russia legalized mining in late 2024 but has since banned it in about a dozen regions

🔹 Tajikistan has threatened heavy fines and prison sentences for illegal miners

🔹 Kyrgyzstan shut down all mining farms in November, citing winter energy deficits

🔹 Kazakhstan stabilized the situation by raising electricity tariffs and tightening regulations

Georgia Still Benefits from a Delicate Balance
While many neighboring countries struggle with the energy impact of crypto mining, Georgia has so far balanced economic gains, energy stability, and regulatory oversight. Whether this model can hold as the sector continues to expand remains an open question—or whether Georgia will eventually face the same challenges confronting its regional peers.

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Amid heightened geopolitical tensions and ongoing volatility in the crypto market, investors’ attention is turning to the upcoming speech by U.S. President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos. His address, scheduled for tomorrow, could act as a short-term catalyst for major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano.
Trump is expected to meet global leaders from business, finance, and technology sectors in Davos. Although the official agenda has not yet been published, market participants anticipate that he will touch on a broad range of sensitive topics—from trade tariffs and inflation to interest rates and U.S. economic policy.

Why Trump’s Davos Speech Matters for Crypto Markets
According to recent reports, Trump will engage with executives and decision-makers from across industries, including financial services and the crypto sector. Historically, his public statements have had a measurable impact on both traditional financial markets and digital assets.
The president has consistently advocated a tough stance on trade and has repeatedly threatened new tariffs. Recent warnings aimed at European countries that oppose his proposal to acquire Greenland have already unsettled markets. Trump has publicly stated that he is prepared to move forward with these tariffs “100%.”
Davos could provide a platform for Trump to elaborate further on these plans and clarify his broader trade strategy. Any firm rhetoric around trade disputes, inflation, or monetary policy could quickly increase volatility across risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.
At the same time, Trump may once again raise the issue of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, which he has supported in the past. Comments on economic growth, regulatory policy, or potential crypto-related initiatives could significantly influence investor sentiment.

How BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, and ADA Might Respond
Bitcoin (BTC) is likely to react first. If Trump emphasizes geopolitical risks, trade conflicts, or economic uncertainty, BTC could experience sharp price swings. This is particularly notable at a time when some analysts are warning of a potential Bitcoin correction toward the $62,000 level. As usual, Bitcoin would likely act as the market’s benchmark, setting the tone for the broader crypto space.
Ethereum and other altcoins are expected to follow Bitcoin’s lead. Their reaction will largely depend on Trump’s comments regarding U.S. economic policy and crypto regulation. Any mention of legislative developments—such as the long-discussed CLARITY Act—could provide a strong boost to the altcoin market.
XRP could see heightened volatility if Trump addresses topics related to tokenization, digital assets, or financial infrastructure. Given XRP’s role in payments and decentralized financial systems, such remarks could trigger notable price movement.
Solana (SOL) and Cardano (ADA) are also positioned to respond to the broader sentiment shaped by Trump’s speech. A more optimistic, pro-growth tone could encourage risk-taking and capital rotation into altcoins, while a more aggressive or protectionist message could lead to caution and short-term sell-offs.

Overall, Trump’s Davos speech is shaping up to be more than a political event—it could become a meaningful market driver for cryptocurrencies. As a result, investors remain on high alert, aware that signals from Davos may help determine the short-term direction of the entire crypto market.

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The crypto market has gone through another week of uneven and volatile price action. Bitcoin recently climbed to an eight-week high above $97,000, but the rally quickly lost momentum and prices slipped back toward the $90,000 area. This behavior suggests that buyers are still struggling to sustain a decisive breakout.
Dogecoin followed a similarly mixed path. The memecoin briefly pushed toward resistance near $0.15 last week, only to fall back below $0.13 as traders locked in profits. Despite the pullback, new signals suggest DOGE may once again gain the upper hand over Bitcoin on a relative basis.

The BTC/DOGE Ratio Signals a Shift
Analysts are increasingly focused on the BTC/DOGE cross pair, which offers insight into the relative performance of the two assets. Technical charts show the ratio trading within an ascending channel for an extended period, repeatedly testing the upper boundary without a convincing breakout.
In technical analysis, repeated failures at resistance often precede a reversal. The fading momentum in recent attempts to push the BTC/DOGE ratio higher suggests that Bitcoin may be losing relative strength against Dogecoin in the short term. A rejection from the top of the channel would imply downside pressure on the ratio, favoring DOGE in comparative performance.
Importantly, this signal does not comment on the absolute price direction of either coin. It purely reflects relative performance. A move below the lower trendline of the channel would be interpreted as confirmation that Dogecoin is gaining strength versus Bitcoin, potentially prompting traders to reallocate capital toward the stronger asset.

Bitcoin Hesitates While Dogecoin May Hold Firmer
Bitcoin’s recent price action has been defined by volatility around the $90,000 region. Easing inflation concerns and certain political developments helped push BTC close to $97,000 last week, but the move lacked follow-through. The leading cryptocurrency has since retreated and is once again searching for direction.
Dogecoin, meanwhile, has broadly tracked the wider market but showed resilience after being rejected near $0.15. The pullback stalled around $0.127, just below the $0.13 level, which has acted as a key support zone over recent months.

Outperformance Doesn’t Require a Price Explosion
If the technical outlook implied by the BTC/DOGE ratio plays out, Dogecoin’s outperformance does not necessarily need to come in the form of a dramatic rally. Relative strength can also appear in more subtle ways—such as DOGE declining less than Bitcoin during market pullbacks, or recovering more quickly after sell-offs.
This type of behavior often attracts traders looking for assets with superior relative strength. Should the trend confirm, Dogecoin could once again emerge as an unexpected winner versus Bitcoin, at least in short- to medium-term performance terms.

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The price of XRP continues to show solid technical footing despite a recent rejection near local highs. As long as trading remains above the key $1.30 level, the broader market structure stays bullish. The latest pullback therefore looks more like healthy consolidation than the start of a deeper reversal.

Multi-Year Breakout Holds as Market Prepares for Expansion
Analyst Crypto Patel notes that XRP is still trading above a confirmed multi-year breakout zone on higher timeframes. Following an extended accumulation phase, a strong expansionary move took place, and price action now appears to be forming a base for the next leg higher.
From a technical perspective, XRP decisively broke out of a descending wedge that developed between 2020 and 2024. That breakout sparked a rally of more than 600% from the $0.60 area, reinforcing the broader bullish trend and confirming a long-term structural shift.
Price is currently consolidating within the $1.30–$1.90 range—an accumulation zone with strong demand. As long as XRP holds above $1.30, the higher-timeframe structure remains intact and the broader bullish thesis stays valid.
Looking ahead, Crypto Patel maintains ambitious upside targets at $3.50, $5.00, $8.70, and potentially above $10 over the long term. The bullish outlook would only be invalidated by a higher-timeframe close below $1.30, which would signal a structural breakdown.

Trendline Holds Despite Rejection Near $2.37
Another update from Umair Crypto highlights that the primary trendline remains intact, even after XRP faced selling pressure near the $2.37 resistance. While momentum indicators briefly weakened, price action did not produce a confirmed structural break.
According to the analysis, the RSI weakened before price, followed by a loss of the range POC (point of control). This sequence triggered a sharp pullback, but crucially without clear structural failure, suggesting the move was corrective rather than trend-ending.
Relative strength also stands out. During an ETH-led market push, XRP saw a brief sell-off but quickly rebounded, outperforming many ETH-beta assets. This behavior points to capital rotation into relative strength rather than broad market distribution.

Outlook: Constructive While Key Levels Hold
The near-term outlook remains constructive as long as the trendline holds and price can reclaim the range POC. Sustained acceptance below that area would challenge the bullish setup and shift focus toward lower levels. For now, however, XRP continues to demonstrate trend resilience amid heightened volatility.

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The Solana-based memecoin White Whale suffered a sharp sell-off on Monday, with its price plunging by as much as 60% after its largest private holder offloaded most of their position. On-chain data shows the sale totaled roughly $1.3 million, triggering a cascade of sell orders in an already thin market and sparking fresh “rug pull” accusations on X.
The move briefly wiped out a significant portion of the token’s market value before prices stabilized slightly. During early European trading hours, liquidity in the main trading pair hovered just above $900,000, far too shallow to absorb large sell orders without severe price impact.

Low Liquidity, High Vulnerability
The episode once again highlights the structural risks of smaller memecoins. With limited market depth, these tokens are highly sensitive to whale activity. When a large holder decides to sell, prices can collapse within minutes, leaving retail investors exposed and unable to react in time.
Blockchain data points to wallet 6kasXu, an early buyer of White Whale, as a key participant. This wallet received tokens from the deployer address CZFDnH, which accumulated around 45 million tokens after taking over control (CTO). Within a short time window, both wallets sold tokens worth approximately $1.3 million, setting off the sharp downturn.

Project Calls It a “Liquidity Event”
The White Whale team responded on X, rejecting claims of a coordinated exit or misuse of funds. They described the sell-off as a “liquidity event” rather than a team-driven action, while confirming that they executed several buybacks during the decline to help cushion the impact.
According to the statement, the departure of a large holder represents a shift in token distribution. The team argues that the market is no longer overhung by a single dominant position and that supply is now spread across a broader holder base, which could reduce future volatility.

Partial Recovery, Speculation Persists
By early Tuesday, White Whale had recovered part of its losses, trading around $0.040 with a market capitalization close to $40 million. Twenty-four-hour trading volume stood at roughly $12 million, indicating that speculative interest remained strong despite the turmoil.
White Whale launched about three months ago via Pump.fun and is themed around the online persona @TheWhiteWhaleV2, a popular crypto trader on X. While that association helped the token gain rapid visibility, it also amplified sensitivity to large holder movements.
The White Whale incident serves as another reminder that in low-liquidity memecoins, a single whale transaction can reshape the entire market narrative in a matter of minutes.

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The crypto community is turning sharply against Trove Markets. Shortly after launch, the TROVE token plunged by more than 10% within minutes, triggering widespread calls for a class-action lawsuit. Investors accuse the project of a rug pull, misuse of funds, and describe it as a launch that “went live—and immediately died.”
The controversy erupted just a week after Trove completed its presale. The team unexpectedly abandoned the Hyperliquid / HyperEVM ecosystem and announced a launch on Solana instead. Contributors who backed the project under the assumption it would remain in the original ecosystem say the move blindsided them. Critics argue the switch crippled market access and prevented timely exits.

Chain Switch Sparks Exit-Liquidity Accusations
Trove marketed itself as a decentralized perpetual trading platform and built its community and fundraising around Hyperliquid. The initial goal was to raise $2.5 million, but the project ultimately collected over $11 million from investors expecting a Hyperliquid-based launch.
When the team officially confirmed the move to Solana on Monday, the community quickly accused insiders of engineering exit liquidity. Detractors say the chain change trapped Hyperliquid investors and created uneven conditions at launch.

Fully Diluted Value Collapses to $1 Million
The fallout was swift. According to traders monitoring the debut, TROVE’s fully diluted valuation (FDV) crashed from roughly $20 million to just $1 million shortly after the Solana launch. The chain migration allegedly blocked some investors from closing positions.
One affected investor said:
“From a $20,000 investment, I was supposed to receive $14,000 in USDC and $6,000 in TROVE. After all the changes, I received about $600 total.”

Allegations of Undisclosed Paid Influencers
Further criticism followed claims that Trove secretly paid crypto influencers to promote the ICO without disclosing sponsorships. The Hyperliquid Daily X account cited an alleged $8,000 payment to an influencer, referencing findings by blockchain investigator ZachXBT.
Additional allegations suggest some influencers added the TROVE logo to their usernames in exchange for monthly payments of around $5,000 and the ability to purchase tokens at a 50% discount to the public—without proper ad disclosures.

Questions Over Fund Transfers to a Casino
ZachXBT also questioned fund movements tied to the project, highlighting a transaction in which $45,000 from the Trove Angel Round was transferred to an address associated with an online casino.
“Can you explain to the community why part of the funds raised were bridged to a casino deposit address?” the investigator asked.
Trove’s team suggested the transfer might be linked to an external crypto personality, but critics rejected the explanation, noting the same account had actively promoted TROVE.

Influencer: “I Was Misled Too”
One influencer, known as Meteversejoji, later defended himself, claiming he was not informed of the move to Solana and had invested months before launch. He said that when he requested a refund days before release, he was told everything would be addressed at the token generation event—even though much of the capital had already been spent.
“I didn’t do enough due diligence and trusted the hype. I’m sorry if I influenced anyone—I was misled as well,” he concluded.

Community Trust Unravels
The Trove saga continues to escalate. Investors are demanding answers, refunds, and some are openly pursuing legal action. The case underscores how quickly trust can collapse in crypto—especially when the rules change at the last minute.

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A new analysis shows that higher U.S. tariffs imposed over the past year have largely burdened the domestic economy. Roughly 96% of the additional costs were borne by American consumers and importers, not foreign producers. In effect, nearly all of the financial pressure remained within U.S. borders.
A report by the Kiel Institute for the World Economy examines how global trade patterns shifted after tariffs increased. Researchers analyzed international shipments worth about $4 trillion between early 2024 and late 2025 to determine where the real costs ultimately landed.

Tariffs Push Up Prices for Everyday Goods in the U.S.
By closely reviewing shipping records—from port departures and invoice changes to route diversions—the analysts found that foreign suppliers absorbed only a small share of the burden. Approximately 4% of the added costs were covered by exporters through modest price concessions. The rest was passed along the supply chain.
The process unfolded gradually but effectively: higher border charges raised import costs, importers faced higher expenses, these increases flowed through distributors and retailers, and ultimately appeared on consumers’ receipts. The money did not flow in from abroad—it was redistributed within the United States, moving from households and businesses toward federal revenues.
Economist Julian Hinz, who contributed to the analysis, noted that nearly $200 billion in tariff revenues collected last year was paid almost entirely by domestic buyers. While foreign firms made minor price adjustments, their contribution was minimal. The real impact was shouldered by U.S. households and importing companies, spreading across markets without meaningful relief.

Foreign Producers Cut Volumes Instead of Prices
Rising tariffs did not trigger widespread price cuts. Instead, many foreign companies chose to reduce export volumes rather than sacrifice profit margins. When faced with the choice between discounting and shipping less, preserving profitability prevailed.
This pattern was especially clear in trade with India. Indian exporters kept prices steady, but shipments to the U.S. fell by 18–24% compared with flows to Europe, Canada, or Australia. The decline reflected not weaker global demand, but the higher cost of selling into the U.S. market due to steeper tariffs, while other regions remained more price-stable.
Exporters also leaned on alternative markets outside the U.S. and waited to see whether trade rules might ease. Deep discounts would have quickly erased margins, whereas cutting volumes offered greater flexibility amid uncertainty.

Long-Term Contracts Slow Trade Adjustments
Another factor is the inertia of long-standing commercial relationships. U.S. importers are often bound by long-term contracts, making supplier changes costly and slow. As a result, foreign sellers had little incentive to cut prices for established customers; shipping fewer goods was the simpler option.
The outcome is that the overall economic burden has not disappeared—it has shifted. Instead of being borne by foreign producers, it falls primarily on American consumers and businesses. The findings challenge the common assumption that tariffs are paid by overseas sellers. In practice, the data shows they are largely paid at home.

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The derivatives market for Bitcoin has reached a major milestone. Open interest in Bitcoin options has surpassed futures open interest for the first time ever. On-chain data shows BTC options open interest climbing to a record $74.1 billion, while futures lag behind—signaling a shift in investor behavior and a maturing crypto market.

Options Take the Lead as Institutions Change Strategy
The surge in options open interest is largely driven by institutional demand. Investors are increasingly favoring structured, risk-managed strategies—an area where options excel. Compared with futures, options offer more precise hedging, volatility exposure, and capped downside risk, making them especially attractive to professional traders.
For the first time, BTC options open interest has overtaken futures across major venues, including Binance, OKX, and Bybit, as well as specialized options platforms.

Where the Options Are Concentrated
On-chain data indicates that the bulk of open positions is concentrated on IBIT and Deribit:
IBIT holds approximately $37.12 billion in options open interestDeribit follows with $30.84 billion
By contrast, centralized exchanges show much smaller figures: Bybit at about $918 million and Binance near $965 million. This gap underscores the growing professionalization of the options market and its migration toward specialized venues.

Futures уступují, Options Offer Greater Flexibility
The changing balance between options and futures suggests investors are prioritizing instruments that provide finer risk control. Futures are comparatively rigid and more prone to liquidations during sharp moves, while options allow traders to express bullish or bearish views with predefined risk.

Hashrate Falls as Miners Come Under Pressure
At the same time, mining fundamentals are weakening. According to CoinMarketCap, BTC is trading around $93,189, down roughly 2.1% over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin’s hashrate has dropped about 15% from its October peak, pointing to miner capitulation amid shrinking margins.
Average network compute power has declined from roughly 1.1 ZH/s to about 977 EH/s. Data from Glassnode shows the Hash Ribbon indicator flipped in late November—historically a signal that has often preceded market bottoms.

Miner Capitulation as a Potential Turning Point?
According to asset manager VanEck, miner capitulation can paradoxically be a bullish sign. In past cycles, sustained hashrate declines frequently coincided with bottoming phases and subsequent rallies. In the near term, however, selling pressure remains elevated as miners liquidate reserves to fund operations.

Additional Pressures: AI, ETFs, and Geopolitics
Selling pressure is also being amplified by structural shifts. Some miners are reallocating capital toward AI and high-performance data centers, prompting BTC sales. Meanwhile, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their first notable daily outflow after a four-day streak of inflows, with hundreds of millions withdrawn.
Geopolitical risks add to market jitters. Tariff threats and broader risk-off sentiment—recently reiterated by Donald Trump—have pushed capital away from cryptocurrencies toward safe havens like gold and silver.

A Maturing Market Amid Persistent Volatility
Options overtaking futures in open interest is a clear sign that the Bitcoin market is maturing. Investors are increasingly deploying advanced risk-management tools, even as short-term volatility remains high. Whether the combination of options dominance and miner capitulation turns into the next upside catalyst will become clearer in the weeks ahead.

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The founder of Binance, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), has welcomed plans by the New York Stock Exchange to launch a platform for tokenized securities. He described the move as a positive development not only for traditional markets, but also for the broader crypto ecosystem. Other industry leaders, including executives from Ripple, have echoed this optimistic view.
NYSE recently announced it is building a blockchain-based infrastructure that will enable 24/7 trading of tokenized equities and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), aiming to merge established market mechanics with digital asset technology.

NYSE Embraces Blockchain and Round-the-Clock Trading
The NYSE, owned by Intercontinental Exchange, plans to leverage its existing order-matching technology and integrate it with private blockchain networks. The goal is to facilitate real-time trading and instant settlement of tokenized securities.
The platform is expected to support continuous trading—24 hours a day, seven days a week—including shares tied to crypto-related companies such as Circle. It will also enable stablecoin-based financing, allowing investors to trade traditional assets using digital currencies.
NYSE added that its blockchain-based post-trade systems will be designed for multi-chain interoperability, supporting both settlement and custody across multiple networks.

CZ: Tokenization Is Good News for Crypto
In a post on X, CZ called NYSE’s tokenization initiative a clear positive for cryptocurrencies and crypto exchanges. He argued that tokenizing traditional assets brings greater liquidity, broader access, and a natural bridge between equity markets and digital assets.
His comments followed Binance’s announcement of a fee reduction for USD withdrawals via SWIFT bank transfers—from $60 to $25 per transaction—for both retail and institutional users. USD deposits via SWIFT remain fee-free, a move CZ framed as another step toward improving capital access across traditional and crypto markets.

Regulation, Nasdaq, and Pressure for Change in the U.S.
NYSE’s plans align with a broader industry shift toward on-chain trading of traditional assets. The Securities and Exchange Commission has previously indicated it is considering allowing on-chain equity trading alongside crypto assets.
A similar push is underway at Nasdaq, which is preparing infrastructure to support tokenized securities and continuous trading for select stocks, including those linked to the crypto sector.

Ripple, Galaxy Digital, and DeFi as the Next Step
Reece Merrick, a senior executive at Ripple, noted that tokenized securities could unlock new capabilities—from fractional ownership to instant settlement using tokenized capital.
Alex Thorn of Galaxy Digital also praised the move, calling it a major milestone. He highlighted benefits such as self-custody, blockchain settlement, peer-to-peer transfers, and direct access to DeFi protocols—features that could fundamentally enhance tokenized equities.
According to Thorn, integrating tokenized stocks with DeFi is a logical next phase, and he noted that major players like Coinbase are already working on offerings in this space.

Robinhood: The U.S. Needs to Catch Up
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev added that equity tokens are already available to customers in the European Union, but not yet in the U.S. He argued that the time has come for the United States to take the lead in crypto policy and innovation.
Overall, NYSE’s tokenized securities initiative sends a clear message: the line between traditional finance and crypto is rapidly blurring, and tokenization could become a central driver of the next phase of financial evolution.

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BitMine Immersion, led by investor Tom Lee, is accelerating its Ethereum-focused strategy. The company is not only continuing aggressive ETH accumulation but is also allocating a growing share of its holdings to staking. Its latest move involved locking up tens of thousands of tokens, further strengthening BitMine’s long-term exposure to Ethereum.
This push comes as Ethereum faces a tightening supply on exchanges. The combination of institutional buying and large-scale staking is steadily pulling ETH out of circulation, setting the stage for a structural supply shortage.

Billions of Dollars Locked in Staking
According to data shared by on-chain analytics platform Lookonchain, BitMine recently staked an additional 86,848 ETH, valued at roughly $277.5 million. This brings the company’s total staked Ethereum to approximately 1,771,936 ETH—worth about $5.6 billion at current prices.
Notably, the firm has continued to accumulate despite heightened market volatility. In recent purchases, BitMine added roughly 24,000 ETH, lifting its total Ethereum holdings to around 4.17 million tokens.
Tom Lee commented that BitMine remains the world’s largest “fresh capital” buyer of ETH and expects to become the largest staking provider across the crypto ecosystem once its MAVAN project enters commercial operation.

Staking as a Debt-Management Tool
The expansion of staking also serves a financial purpose. BitMine is managing approximately $4 billion in debt, and when Ether traded below $3,000, the company recorded significant unrealized losses.
Rather than scaling back, management opted to expand staking operations, which generate recurring yield and help stabilize cash flow. Lee has consistently emphasized that short-term price swings do not undermine his conviction in Ethereum’s long-term prospects.
This approach mirrors a broader market trend: major holders increasingly prefer to lock tokens for yield instead of selling them. As a result, the total value of staked ETH has climbed to record highs.

Exchange Balances Shrink as Institutions Accumulate
BitMine is not alone in building a sizable ETH treasury. Companies such as SharpLink, The Ether Machine, and ETHZilla have also been accumulating Ethereum, intensifying the drain on exchange balances.
Data from CryptoQuant shows that ETH held on centralized exchanges has fallen to about 16.3 million tokens—one of the lowest levels in recent years and a clear sign of tightening supply.

Long-Term Outlook Remains Strong
Declining exchange balances combined with expanding staking activity suggest Ethereum may be entering a phase of structural scarcity. If institutional demand persists, upward price pressure could build over the long term.
Despite the current correction, the actions of BitMine and other large players indicate that Ethereum is laying solid foundations for future growth—supported not just by speculation, but by systematic, long-term supply lockups.

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Tensions in trade relations between the United States and the European Union could begin to ease in the coming days. U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that his tariff policy will be a key topic at upcoming talks during the summit in Davos. The meeting is expected to bring together major stakeholders seeking to prevent further escalation of the trade dispute.

Tariffs and Greenland: Davos as a Diplomatic Arena
According to Bloomberg, Trump said that during the World Economic Forum he will meet with interested parties as part of broader discussions not only on tariffs, but also on his controversial plans to expand U.S. influence over Greenland.
On his social media platform Truth Social, the president said he had a “very good phone call” with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. According to Trump, both sides agreed that further talks would continue in Davos, Switzerland.
Rutte later confirmed that he discussed Greenland’s security with the U.S. president and that the goal of the Davos meetings would be to ease tensions triggered by Trump’s tariff threats.

European Response and Push for Safeguards
The talks come shortly after Trump announced a tougher stance toward countries opposing his plans. In response to resistance from parts of Europe, he imposed a 10% tariff on selected countries, prompting an immediate reaction from the European Union.
EU leaders have reportedly agreed to try to prevent further tariff escalation. An emergency summit is scheduled for Thursday, where protective measures and possible steps to defend European economies will be discussed.
Trump has meanwhile announced that he will deliver a speech on Wednesday addressing the latest developments around tariffs. He has insisted that he does not expect a major retaliatory response from the EU, arguing that talks will be more pragmatic than confrontational.
“We have to have it. I don’t think they’ll oppose it too much,” the president said, adding that the United States currently has an exceptionally strong economy, giving it a solid negotiating position.

Market Impact Remains Uncertain
Recent tariff announcements have unsettled global financial markets. Heightened uncertainty has affected both equity markets and the cryptocurrency sector, where investors have adopted a more cautious stance and reduced risk exposure.
Equity traders are also bracing for potential volatility as full U.S. trading resumes after the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Investors are reassessing their portfolios in case Trump moves to further tighten tariff policy.
At the same time, there is hope that successful talks in Davos could help restore calmer market conditions. Trump maintains that the U.S. economy is in strong shape and that the country could play a decisive role in reaching a broader agreement.
Whether Davos becomes the site of a genuine breakthrough or merely another chapter in a prolonged trade dispute will become clear in the days ahead.

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